das Horn
Translation
horn (animal), horn (instrument), horn (car), croissant
Examples
Der Stier hat spitze Hörner.
The bull has sharp horns.
Sie spielt das Horn im Orchester.
She plays the horn in the orchestra.
Der Autofahrer drückte auf das Horn.
The car driver pressed the horn.
Grammar Patterns
to blow ((into a horn)) to blow (into a horn) He blew the horn to give the signal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hupe (car horn); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Old High German 'horn', cognate with the English word 'horn'. Both trace back to a Proto-Indo-European root for 'horn'.
Memory Tips
The word is almost identical to English 'horn'. Remember its three main meanings: animal horn, musical horn, and car horn (Hupe).